medical volunteering

Sometimes the wear and tear of doing clinic day in and day out, working in the EHR, checking boxes, getting pre-authorizations, dealing with MACRA, HIPAA, and Meaningful Use...it can be mind-numbing, soul-crushing and it is easy to lose perspective. Why did I sign up for this in the first place?

Whether you volunteer a couple hours a week or a month in a free clinic or spend your vacation in a foreign country, using your medical skills without compensation can actually be more rewarding than a paycheck itself. Here's some opportunities we know of locally that you might want to connect with. Most of these are faith-based organizations and most are willing to use volunteers of any faith as long as you serve in the spirit they intend. If you know of others we should list, let us know.

sporadic local

If you've never volunteered before, maybe a one-off commitment to try it out is your first step.

Special Olympics Idaho MedFest Clinical Director NeededBoise

Offers a free sports physical and other health screening services to people with intellectual disabilities. MedFest offers Special Olympics Idaho a fast and effective way to recruit new athletes and retain existing athletes by offering screening events. MedFest events are held 1-2 times per year in Idaho and dates are flexible.

A Clinical Director may be a MD, RNP, DO, or a PA and serves as the primary authority for medical operations of the MedFest event. This role may include:

Recruiting and training volunteers

Finding referral networks

Enforcing the standard of care and improving protocols

Serving as the clinical authority if questions or issues arise at a MedFest event

This high quality physical involves volunteer physicians, physical therapists, coaches and athletic trainers to provide the Idaho mandatory pre-participation physical for 9th and 11th graders. All proceeds from the nominal fee of $20 reverts back to the student's high school for various athletic training equipment or use. Website | 208-336-2930

ongoing local

If you want to build something into your life and be part of a close knit team, this is a great option.

Genesis Community ClinicGarden City

Provides acute and chronic medical, dental, mental health and prescription services and referrals to specialists for people caught in the Medicaid GAP. Volunteer hours vary during the week.

Provides acute and limited chronic medical and mental health and prescription services and referrals to specialists for people caught in the Medicaid GAP. Volunteer hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.Website | 208-455-1143

overseas

If you know how to rough it and put aside efficiency, expectations, and ever high medical standards, you might be ready for an overseas medical service trip. Here's some locally connected orgs that our members have connected with.